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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.08, 6,241.65 and 1,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.08, 6,241.65 and 1,694.62 is: 2,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.08 : 6,241.65 = 1,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.08/6,241.65 = 1,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.08x = 6,241.65 × 1,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.08x = 10,577,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577,224.92/4,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.55

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